Meaning of the word scandalous in English

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scandalous

US /ˈskæn.dəl.əs/
UK /ˈskæn.dəl.əs/
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Adjective

1.

causing general public outrage by a perceived offense against morality or law

Example:
The politician's actions were deemed scandalous by the media.
It was a truly scandalous display of corruption.
2.

disgraceful; shameful

Example:
The conditions in the prison were absolutely scandalous.
It's scandalous that they pay their workers so little.
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